Longwood University, Farmville, VA
August 2008

B.S. in Liberal Studies (NK-6) & Collegiate Professional Licensure

Longwood University, Farmville, VA
May 2006
Magna Cum Laude

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Henrico High School, Richmond, VA
June 2002
With Honors

Prince Edward County Elementary School, Prince Edward County, VA
Kindergarten

Spring 2006

Arthur Ashe Elementary School, Henrico County, VA
Student Teacher, Grades 4 & 1

Plan and implement lesson plans across the curriculum which meet individual and group needs. Promote a positive and accepting learning environment. Create instruction based on differentiated learning and multilevel needs. Assess student progress and determine individual instructional needs on a regular basis. Maintain positive relationships with administrators, parents, and educators to develop an effective education setting.

Spring 2005

Eureka Elementary School, Charlotte County, VA
Partnership Program, Kindergarten

Assisted the teacher during instruction. Led small reading groups. Assisted with rotations during center time. Led morning activities. Created a functional bulletin board which displayed sight words. Created and implemented a unit lesson on map skills which met state standards.

Spring 2003

Washington Elementary School, Hanover County, VA
Practicum II, Grade 5

Assisted the classroom teacher during instruction. Created and implemented a unit on poetry. Led a small reading group and produced activities to coincide with the reading.

Spring 2002

Ward Elementary School, Henrico County, VA
Practicum I, Grade 1

Assisted the classroom teacher with planning and instruction. Led leveled reading groups. Administered tests and assisted with standardized testing.